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Technique: Carved
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Tray / Serving Bowl with Original Paint Dated 1782
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Folk Art tray / serving bowl from Borlänge Dalarna, Northern Sweden
A fantastically early tray dated 1782.
It also has cut marks on the u...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Carved Pine Half Hull Model of a Coasting Schooner
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Carved Pine Half Hull Model of a Coasting Schooner, circa 1920, a hollow-carved shell half hull model with clipper bow and great shear, and nice serpentine carved trailboard....
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Pair of Vintage Sculptural Primitive Hand Weights/Dumbbells
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of circa 1930s American hand-carved dumbbells, each from one continuous piece of wood retaining its original deep mahogany stain.
Perfectly aged with rich patina and finish loss...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian
By Antonio Raggi
Located in Vienna, AT
Early fine carved sculpture of a lying lion. Attributed to the circle of Alessandro Vittoria, located in northern Italy/ Venice. Original late Renaissance or early Baroque figure.
T...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Hand Carved Gentleman Boxwood Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Hand Carved Gentleman Figure
We are proud to offer a unique hand carved English folk-art figure of a quirky looking, very well dressed aged Engl...
Category
1910s British Folk Art Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
Ere Ibeji Male Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Benin Carved Coconut with Provenance, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unique antique African Benin carved coconut box presented to Mr Morris by J Morford, Education Nigeria. The coconut is relief carved with vario...
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Coconut
Three Surinam Rain Forest Artifacts
Located in Sharon, CT
Three Surinam Rain Forest decorative tribal objects produced in the
Bush Negroe Villages of Guyana. A Cylindrical Drum. 25"x 8"diameter, a Rectangular Tray 25.75"x12"x.75" and a circ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Guyanese Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-carved 20th century female bust in white Carrara marble, by P. Simoens
Located in Oostende, BE
The bust portrays a woman with very serene and soft features, even with mystic appearance.
The piece is signed, as can be seen on 1 of the pictures.
Category
20th Century Belgian Carved Folk Art
Materials
Carrara Marble
Trio of two Ducks and a Curlew - ancient wood carved and painted decoys
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A trio of two Ducks and a Curlew - ancient decoys used for shooting. Naively carved and painted. The curlew with evidence of gun shot.
Hand carved and painted. Paint now faded but a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Oversized Hand Carved Wings Over The World Bird Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1383 Hand carved wood sculpture of a bird with outstretched winds flying of the world
Category
1950s Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Nutwood
Amazing Hand Carved Log Vase -Mango Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved out mango wood log and in fine condition.The bottom is signed by the artist : CR -MANGO WOOD in fine condition.The patina is amazing.
Category
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Raven Collection 19th Century Doll
Located in London, GB
The Raven collection 16th century Venetian doll
We are proud to offer an amazing museum quality 16th century Venetian doll still in its original linen and silk clothing. A wonderful...
Category
1820s Italian Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oshogbo, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
1960s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Sweet Bird Topped Carved Wood Bambara Wood Door Lock, Mali Africa Mounted
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A very sweet small sized carved wood bird topped door lock from the Bambara people of Mali Africa. Originally would have had a horizontal sliding cross bar lock, now missing.
Mount...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Bambara Granary Door Lock in the Form of a Crocodile, Mali
Located in London, GB
This mid-twentieth century Bambara door lock from Mali has been carved into the form of a crocodile, a symbol of protection in the Bambara culture. The crocodile-shaped door lock, ad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
"La Immaculada, " Polychromed Mid-19th Century Figural Carving
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Figural wooden carving of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Immaculate Conception). Carved in folkloric style, this well-preserved statue retains its original coat of polychrome paint. Its flesh tones, light-blue, and silver-gilding vividly shine through a natural patina that has become glossy from a century’s worth of handling.
The Virgin as the "Immaculata" (conceived in immaculate purity), is posed on the globe of the world, in triumph over sin, represented by the serpent that tempted Eve with a forbidden apple.
The sculpture's facial features include glass eyes and eyelashes.
This rare antique sculpture is perfect for a collection of sacred antique...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Indonesian Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage theater mask from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1975-1980.
Polychromed hand-carved teak, mounted on a black metal stand.
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mas...
Category
1970s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Teak
19thc Burl Wood Bucket/Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century American Burl container from the mid west and in good condition.This could be American Indian.The condition is very good.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Neckrests from East Africa
Located in Leuven , BE
Men in East Africa use headrests both as pillows and as indicators of status. This type of man's headrest is used by the Boni of northeast Kenya and southe...
Category
20th Century Somali Carved Folk Art
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Massive Hand Painted Varsity High School Track and Field Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Varsity track and field sign from the early 1970s. Hand painted red sign with yellow lettering. Horizontal wood slates to hold name cards of record hol...
Category
1970s American Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Chinese Wooden Sign Board with Calligraphy from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Chinese horizontal sign board made during the 19th century displays Chinese characters carved in wood in a splendid calligraphic style. The frame is enhanced by red and ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Backstrap Loom with Tribal Engravings from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from Iron Wood this is a wonderful example of a Backstrap Loom, an essential component of Ikat textile weaving. The Curved section would fit around the weavers back not o...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Rare Italian Hand Carved Folk Art Santos Doll, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a mid-19th century hand carved figure of a Santos doll. The figure is made using pine wood and section constructed with pinned wooden...
Category
1840s Italian Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century Whaler Made Turned Ebony Stemmed Cup
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century whaler made carved and turned ebony stemmed cup. "Manila P.I." painted on one side. Manila, Philippine Islands would have been a port of call on ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Ebony
Antique 17th-18th Century Wood Italian Seated Saint Figure Fragment with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique 17th-18th century Italian carved wood seated saint figure fragment with beard. Possibly earlier. Remains of paint or pigments in multiple layers.
Arms and one leg missing, old damage to nose and other areas. Mounted on vintage base...
Category
17th Century Italian Medieval Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...
Category
1860s American American Empire Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Folk Art Tray with Orginal Paint Solid Wood
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique wooden tray /Serving bowl with untouched original paint.
Lovely patina.
A large farmers handcrafted tray or serving bo...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / wool comb / wood, metal / Rustic / Mid-century
A rare to find primitive wool comb from the 16th century.
Hand-crafted in France in wood with iron spikes.
This antique comb...
Category
16th Century French Rustic Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Inuit Stone Carving of a Otter with Shell Signed Drake
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This is a wonderful Inuit carving of an otter playing with a shell. 7” long by 3” by 3” tall. Signed on bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Carved Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved featu...
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose
Located in London, GB
Schmidt tole-ware decoy goose
We are proud to offer a highly decorative Schmidt tin tole-ware double sided painted decoy goose dated circa 1930. This is a ...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Early 20th Century Aunt Sally English Fairground Game
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century aunt sally english fairground game.
We share what we love, and we love this oversized early 20th Century example of a carved wood Fairground Aunt Sally knock do...
Category
Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique Boule Balls Set "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain.
First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements.
The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player.
Antique boules...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Olive
20Thc Hand Carved & Painted Horse Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc hand carved wood horse & hand painted in fantastic condition. This is similar to the Amish play toy horses but we think it was a folk carving.This...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Saint, circa 1850
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Saint, circa 1850
A beautifully hand carved and hand painted sculpture of a saint with a palm-branch. It is made most probably in Armenian or Georgian a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Black Forest Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
"Wallace" Skating at the Park, Fine Craft Painted Rabbit, Canada, Circa 1997
Located in Chatham, ON
"Wallace" Skating at the Park - Fine craft raw wood sculpture with a painted finish highlighted with India ink - made from a solid pine branch with...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Carved Folk Art
Materials
Softwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Fairground Roulette Wheel
French in its origin, this early 20th century hand crafted pine roulette wheel is in full working order. With its original metal wheel ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
'Mis-Shapes' Custom Rug with Combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca Blue
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
CUSTOM RUG SIZE 7 x 8 with combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca and Blue
'Mis-Shapes'
Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug
A combinatio...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Tobagonian Wood Portrait Carving
Located in Clermont, FL
Carved portrait of afro female with braided hair. Signed by artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Trinidadian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan Decorative Bottle. Destined to be a conversation piece no matter where you place it, this is another of those rare items you'll only find at Mosaik.
Moroccan Antique...
Category
1920s Moroccan Folk Art Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Tin
Abron Drum Attendant Standing Figure Arms Out, Ghana, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Abron Drum Attendant standing figure with both arms out front. From Ghana, early 20th century. Rich, dark patina to the surface.
A wonderful streamlined (really Art Deco in feeling) or cubist style dancing male...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Saint Eloi, religious Carved Boxwood Statue, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A statue carved from very high quality boxwood, monobloc carved
The statue represents "Sint Eloi", patron saint of blacksmiths
19th Century
Old patina
Figure height 18.5 cm, total he...
Category
19th Century German Baroque Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
Hand Carved Wood Monkey Cane Walking Stick Handle with Piercing Blue Eyes
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. This mischievous looking monkey has beautiful blue glass inset eyes. Would be the crown jewel of any walking cane collection...
Category
20th Century Carved Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hand Carved Wood Folk Sculpture of John Bull
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and slight fragment of painted surface in good condition. Very little blue painted surface remaining.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Trough/ Serving Bowl with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Antique wooden tray / serving bowl with untouched Original Paint from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.
A large farmer...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century tribal wood paduka sandals, India
A sculptural pair of Indian paduka (khadau chappals) sandals with a simple scale pattern and nice encrusted patin...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Important Statue Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
Important statue of the Yaka tribe, DR Congo from the beginning of the 20th century with a strong expression
Fair tribal patina
Height 35.5 cm
Provenance: Rob Vervoort (Belgium)
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Black Clay Six-Eyed Minotaur Vessel
Located in Washington, DC
Vintage Black Clay Minotaur Vessel. Mexico, circa 1980. Hand-built, wood-fired and signed.
Category
1980s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Tall Carved Wood and Gilt Standing Serene Temple Shrine Thai Asian Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand carved wooden standing Buddha on display stand. Likely Thai. Beautifully carved and detailed.
Great addition to any collection or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
"The Beach, " Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Original wood sculpture
2021
Walnut and African mahogany
Measures: 10.5 L x 2.75 W x 3 H in. / 27 x 7 x 8 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Carved Folk Art
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Wooden Bowl
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish wooden bowl with nice patina from Northern Sweden.
You can see the use of time.
The bowl has ownershipmarking below.
Drycra...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Chest / Box with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Box from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Beautiful untouched original paint.
Decorated with hand wrought iron around the box and over th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Dark Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with finely carved knots rising to...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Nude Female Holding a Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand-carved Art Deco sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The sculpture is done in a softwood and depicts a stylized recling nude female holding a basket high above her head. The sculpture is mounted on a stepped base with painted inset accent squares. This could be a depiction of a woman giving...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Carved Folk Art
Materials
Softwood
Organic Modern Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Ball Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique hand-carved folk art-style wood gazing ball. A friend of bookshelves and coffee tables. A lovely garden accent. An organic doorstop.
A compliment to any room-- great suppo...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Sculpture, Lobi Male Figure, Burkina Faso, Mid/Late-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture, Lobi Male Figure with one hand pointing upwards, Burkina Faso. Mid/late-1900s.
Height excl. base 13 cm. Total height 15 cm. Patina, signs of age.
Provenance: Dealer and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Rare English Georgian Oak Lemon Squeezer Crush with Base & Brass Insignia Plate
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare lemon squeezer from the Georgian period. A must have not to be seen again in remarkable original condition down to the hinge and with original insert,
circa 1790-1810.
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Oak
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